Printed page, from La Mode Illustreé

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This page is from La Mode Illustreé, a fashion magazine published in Paris. Dated 1874, the page shows various advertisements, including one for 'Eider Down Corsets'.

The corsets are available from 'W. Thomas & Brothers, 128, & 129 Cheapside, London.' They claim to be, 'Unrivalled for comfort, and a complete protection against colds and chills'.

The wearing of corsets and tight-lacing was a subject often written about in the 19th century fashion magazine. It was suggested that such restriction accounted for the poor health of some girls but this was probably more to do with bad diet and little exercise.

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-292-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.RHI 67.38 A
• Date: 1874
  
• Material: Paper. Inscription: The Toilettes from La Mode Illustree ; Eider Down Corsets
  Document / plate, fashion
  
• Dimensions: 14.40" x 10.40"
  
• What: Document / plate, fashion
  
• Subject: Fashion plates
  
• Who: La Mode Illustree
  
• Where: France, Paris
  
• Event:
• Description: A separate sheet of description in English to accompany plate 38, headed 'the toilettes from La Mode Illustree', from La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1874
  
• References:
  • Tarrant, Naomi. The Development of Costume. London & New York. NMS & Routledge, 1994, p 76. 
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